Singapore

School trips to Singapore

Singapore

School trips to Singapore

Known as the Lion City, Singapore is a country made up of 63 islands. It is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia’s Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. Singapore is highly urbanised but almost half of the country is covered by greenery.

Business & Commerce

BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Singapore is home to thousands of start-ups, renowned venture capitalists and star investors and has recently risen up to be the Business Hub of Southeast Asia. Much of the success can be credited to the Singapore government for a large amount of funding put towards programs and institutions. Due to the success, Singapore makes the perfect destination for business and entrepreneurship tours which allow students to gain a deep understanding of the business system in Singapore.

Students will be exposed to some of the renowned start-up incubators and accelerators, participate in sharing sessions and discussions with entrepreneurs, learning about their journeys as well as interact with investors who have set up business Singapore. Singapore’s rich culture, top attractions and unique business dynamic makes it a top destinations for any Business & Commerce student looking for a true insight into the world of business.

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE

Singapore Flyer is a large observation wheel that stands 541 feet above the ground and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city

Stroll along Clarke Quay at night: a historical riverside quay that’s filled with restaurants, bars, and fun entertainment venues where you can practice your karaoke.

Singapore Cooking Experience with island visit: Another private cooking session. Learn how to prepare and taste meals as if it were during the more traditional Kampong houses. Use local jungle herbs collected during an off-site visit to the nearby island of Pulau Ubin.

Little India, Little India Arcade and Kampong Glam: Observe how different cultures mesh wonderfully in this district; smell, see and hear aspects of the sub-continent.

Gardens by the bay: Explore this futuristic (and colossal) fantasy-land of bio-domes, super-trees and themed worlds.

Haji Lane in the Kampong Glam neighbourhood: a tucked-away alley that holds a collection of narrow shop houses that have been converted into hip shops where every fashionista will feel at home.

Gillman Barracks a contemporary arts cluster in Singapore that is home to celebrated art galleries, the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore.

Dinner at Hawker Food Center: Singapore is the culinary capital of Asia. The city is split into gastronomic pockets, from Little India to Chinatown, which offers not only superb Chinese food but also Burmese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Nonya cuisine (half-Chinese, half-Malay). Take a walk around a Hawker Center, better known in the west as a food court, however in Singapore the food quality is extremely high and prepared by masters of their craft!

The Helix Bridge: officially The Helix, and previously known as the Double Helix Bridge; this is a pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore.

Sentosa Island: Singapore’s premier leisure destination, we commence from Mount faber with a scenic cable car ride to the island. At “Images Of Singapore”, you’ll embark on a journey to experience the colourful culture and vibrant heritage of Singapore, re-told through life-size figures and special effects. Following this, we embark on a ‘voyage to the bottom of the sea’ at the Underwater World through its 80m transparent acrylic tunnel to view over 2,500 sea creatures. Next, visit the Dolphin Lagoon, where you can watch adorable pink dolphins perform their natural antics.

Cultural City Tour: This morning we embark on a cultural tour that takes you on an exploration of the 3 main different cultures of vibrant multicultural Singapore. Enjoy the history, culture and lifestyle of multi-racial Singapore. Explore the financial district by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall .Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples before driving through Chinatown. Then we move on to Little India; the heartland of the Indian communities. The many colours and scents will welcome you to the place. Walk through the street to experience the pungent smell of spices and incenses. Kampong Glam is the next stop where you will understand more about the Malay culture. Visit Arab Street and view the magnificent Sultan Mosque. Stroll along the area to see the different shops selling traditional Arab-Muslim food and merchandise.

Night Safari: The world’s first wildlife park built for visits at night, the night safari is not like any ordinary zoo. Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers guests the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. Through the use of subtle lighting technique, will see more than 180 species of animals. These include Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Hippopotamus, Giraffes, Hornbills, Orang Utans and others.

Science Centre Singapore (or SCS) and its group of attractions bring out the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through its unique blend of exhibitions, educational programmes or events. In nearly four decades, over 17 million visitors have entered our doors, arriving with curiosity and leaving inspired by our creative and innovative content.